Financial Planning

Fear and Loathing in Volatile Markets

Lately, we’ve seen wide, uncomfortable swings in the stock market – which have only been exasperated by the recent warmongering between Russia and Ukraine. Back in January, the market’s overall value fluctuated 5% in a single day; and by January 27th folks’ portfolios had lost nearly 10% of their value since the beginning of the …

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Standing up your \”money dummy\”: How a personal financial model helps you own your future

It’s no secret many workers hate their jobs – so it’s no wonder the FIRE movement has gotten so much attention – even its own movie! However, two recent posts on Reddit’s Financial Independence forum highlight our job-hating emotions perfectly: \”The only reason I am interested in FIRE is I HATE my job\”  describes one individual\’s …

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Kat’s story: Quitting your day job for “Barista FI”

Kat is living proof that creating a financial plan you can trust is the key to living your dream lifestyle. After starting a career in forestry, health challenges required Kat to take two years away from full-time work. To make ends meet, she cobbled together part-time gigs doing house cleaning, driving an airport shuttle, and …

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First-Time Homebuyer? Here’s How to Prepare Financially

If you\’re a first-time homebuyer and looking for a smattering of advice from across the internet, check out this article on REDFIN\’s blog. The article features our founder, Tyson Koska — and his advice on the topic: \”Key to purchasing your first home is knowing exactly ‘how much home’ to buy. Do not simply buy …

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Get Thee to School!

We\’re partnering with Montana Money Adventures to bring you Money Coach School – and it\’s now OPEN! What is Money Coach School? It\’s for people who love personal finance and want help others make progress on their personal financial journey – it\’s everything you need to get started building a business or a passion-project you love! What\’s Covered? There …

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Becoming the Landlord: Advice and Insight to Generate Income from Rentals

There are a lot of ways to make side-income in the modern world, and rental property is – how do you say – a classic. For many, it may seem daunting or scary, but it’s easier than ever to own and rent-out property. Technology has made researching, acquiring, and advertising real estate more streamlined and more transparent …

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